- Enrollment
- 615
- Students per teacher
- 18.6:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Connell, WA
Robert L Olds Junior High School
Federal NCES profile for Robert L Olds Junior High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 47/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 530573000850
👥 S:T ratio 36
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 65
📋 Attendance 16
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Robert L Olds Junior High School earns 47/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Washington median.
- #2 of 6
- public schools in Connell · Resource Index
- 47
- Resource Index · Typical
- 16.1:1
- students per teacher
- 73.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Robert L Olds Junior High School has class sizes near the Washington median. Computed live against every Washington school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Robert L Olds Junior High School ranks #2 of 6 public schools in Connell, WA.
School address
District: North Franklin School District · Washington
NCES ID 530573000850 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-18 students YoY
Robert L Olds Junior High School shrank from 327 students in 2022-23 to 309 in 2023-24 (-5.5%).
Teacher FTE held 20.3 → 20.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-18 students YoY 530573000850 · Connell, WA Middle · SMALL · TRAD
322 enr · 16.1:1 · 73.7% lunch · RII 47
Nearest enrollment peer: Connell High School (615 students)
Robert L Olds Junior High School shrank from 327 students in 2022-23 to 309 in 2023-24 (-5.5%). Teacher FTE held 20.3 → 20.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Washington schools → · Find another →
Robert L Olds Junior High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Connell High S
Connell High School
615 students
- Connell Elem
Connell Elem
491 students
- Basin City Ele
Basin City Elem
330 students
- This school
Robert L Olds Junior High School
322 students
- Mesa Elem 220
Mesa Elem
220 students
- North Franklin 44
North Franklin Virtual Academy
44 students
What this shows Robert L Olds Junior High School reports 322 students on the CCD universe file.
How Robert L Olds Junior High School compares
Robert L Olds Junior High School is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Washington and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Washington | Washington avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 16.1:1 | ▼ 9% | 17.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 73.7% | ▲ 64% | 45.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 322 | top 60% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.1:1
Leaner classes than 37% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
322
Bigger than 36% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
73.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 64% above the Washington average of 45.0%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
16.1:1
students per teacher
- 9% below state mean
Top 48% in Washington - lower ratio than 52% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
33.5%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$17,771
per pupil, district-wide
- below Washington avg of $20,912
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors1.8 FTE
Per 176 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
38
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 11.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 11.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 74.8%
White 21.4%
Asian 1.9%
Two or More 1.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 74.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 39.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 39.4, Robert L Olds Junior High School is less mixed than the Washington school average of 53.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for North Franklin School District reports $17,771 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Robert L Olds Junior High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Connell High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Connell Elem | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Basin City Elem | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Mesa Elem | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| North Franklin Virtual Academy | Smaller | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Robert L Olds Junior High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 491
- Students per teacher
- 16.9:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 330
- Students per teacher
- 11.8:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
- Enrollment
- 220
- Students per teacher
- 13.8:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 44
- Students per teacher
- 44:1
- Resource Index
- 15/100
Nationwide middle schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~322 students)
Frequently asked questions about Robert L Olds Junior High School
How many students attend Robert L Olds Junior High School?
Robert L Olds Junior High School has 322 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Connell, WA. CCD year-over-year: 327 (2022-23) → 309 (2023-24), down 18.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Robert L Olds Junior High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Robert L Olds Junior High School is 16.1:1, which is 9% lower than the Washington average of 17.6:1 and 3% higher than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Robert L Olds Junior High School?
73.7% of students at Robert L Olds Junior High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Washington average of 45.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Robert L Olds Junior High School?
The largest demographic group at Robert L Olds Junior High School is Hispanic or Latino at 74.8% of enrollment, in Connell, WA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Robert L Olds Junior High School?
Robert L Olds Junior High School has a Resource Investment Index of 47/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Robert L Olds Junior High School rank among public schools in Connell?
By Resource Investment Index, Robert L Olds Junior High School ranks #2 of 6 public schools in Connell, WA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Connell on the city page.
What other schools are in North Franklin School District?
Besides Robert L Olds Junior High School, North Franklin School District also operates Connell High School (615 students), Connell Elem (491 students), and Basin City Elem (330 students). See the North Franklin School District district page for the complete list.